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Category: England

A day at the movies

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

It’s been a very long time since I’ve been to watch a movie at the cinemas. In fact the last film was La la Land over a year ago and Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Entertainment, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Lifestyle, London | Leave a reply

Start of the New Year 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Third day into the New Year. As I walk to the tube station I can see the damage caused by storm Eleanor. Broken tree branches, debris and toppled bins blown Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Lifestyle, London, Weather | Leave a reply

Happy New Year 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

End of another year The countdown has begun It is not too far The beginnings of a new one Where did the time go Did I spend it well I Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Family, Friends, Lifestyle | Leave a reply

Lakshmi’s second Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is Christmas Eve and we are driving back home tonight. I say goodbye to Grampy, Nana, Auntie Katie and Alfie. We don’t have a chimney at home. Santa needs Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Christmas, Family, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

Powys Castle and Clive of India

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I wake up early. It is still dark outside. The river Severn which flows past the house is quiet today unlike last year. We didn’t go to bed till quite Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Christmas, Family, Historical Places, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

Getting ready for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

It was the shortest day of the year yesterday. Also known as the winter solstice, when the rebirth of the sun is celebrated in places like Stonehenge. I have lots Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Christmas, Lakshmi, London | Leave a reply

Let it snow, let it snow

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

My long weekend of bliss is coming to an end. I keep the windows drawn these days. With more darkness than daylight, there is no point in closing the curtains, Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Lifestyle, Weather | Leave a reply

Beating the winter blues

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

How quickly the seasons change. Before I know it winter is upon us. Autumn and the golden leaves it brings will soon be gone. A fleeting snow shower which did Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Lifestyle, Weather | Leave a reply

Christmas tree

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

The start of December brings with it a frosty and cold wind. Although autumn still hasn’t left us completely the chill in the air tells us that it won’t be Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Christmas, Family, Lakshmi, London | Leave a reply

My Goldilocks

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Lakshmi’s golden locks cover her eyes as she peers through them. I move them away to take a closer look at her twinkling eyes as she smiles her usual cheeky Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Christmas, Epping, Family, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

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